Ankle injury sidelines Lions" Calvin Johnson vs. Falcons

The Detroit Lions will again be without star receiver Calvin Johnson.

Megatron tested out his ankle pregame, running around the field at Wembley Stadium in London, where the Lions will take to the Atlanta Falcons, but the wide receiver was not able to play. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported the Lions’ hope was to get Johnson a complete month of rest, per a source told of the Lions’ selection.

it’ll be the third consecutive missed match for Johnson. Detroit, 5-2, won the preceding two tussles. Yet, Matthew Stafford as well as the Lions’ offense have fought without their Pro Bowl receiver. 

There was some confidence that Megatron, who had been restricted in practice all week, could play before the international crowd. Finally, the Lions determined the most wise move was to give their playmaker an additional week of rest. They expect to have Johnson back in the field following their Week 9 bye.

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Fines roundup: Muhammad Wilkerson docked $20K for fight

Muhammad Wilkerson’s ejection not only possibly cost his team a win from the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. It brought some cash from his pocket.

The New York Jets defensive lineman was penalized $20,000 for his part in an on-field altercation that contained a hit to the head of Packers guard Josh Sitton during the third quarter of his team’s 31-24 loss to Aaron Rodgers and Co. 

Here’s who else stood by their telephones (and checkbooks) Friday.

» Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Dwan Edwards fined $8,268 for a late hit on Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.

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